An enjoyable morning routine, even if it's just once a week on Sundays, is one of the things that makes home life sweet. And comfortable seating — the kind that invites a morning cup of coffee and paper — is motivation to make more time for it. Settling into one of these cozy breakfast banquettes would be the perfect start to a day.

I grew up in a busy home with a breakfast banquette, and have always looked back on it fondly. We could always pack in an extra guest at the table, and it was much more comfortable than the rigid seating I have in my own current home. With those fond memories in mind, I am in the process of rearranging my home in order to make room for a banquette, and have been pleasantly surprised by the number of creative DIY options out there.